If your medicines contain any controlled substance listed in Appendix A, you are required to apply for an authorization letter from the Health Products Regulation Group, Health Sciences Authority, Singapore, before your travel to Singapore.

To apply for the aut, please download this application form and submit the completed form at least ten working days before your arrival date by:

• Email to: hsa_info@hsa.gov.sg
  
• Fax to: (65) 64789068; or
  
• Mail to:
  Manufacturing and Quality Audit Division
  Health Products Regulation Group
  Health Sciences Authority 
  150 Cantonment Road, Cantonment Centre 
  Blk A, #01-02, Singapore 089762

The following documents and information are required to be submitted with your application:

a) Names and dosages of the medicines (both trade/brand names and names of active ingredients contained in the products)

b) Total quantity of each type of medicines that will be brought into Singapore

c) Your doctor's letter or medical prescription certifying the medical conditions for which the medicines are prescribed

d) Your flight details and intended length of stay in Singapore

e) Your passport particulars and contact details (address, fax number and/or email)

If your medicines do not contain any controlled substance listed in Appendix A, you may bring quantities not exceeding 3 months' supply with you without seeking prior approval from HSA. However, you are required to have the necessary supporting documents namely, a letter from your doctor and/or a copy of the medical prescription with you as proof that the medicines are for your personal use.

You are not required to declare your medicines on your arrival in Singapore. However, as Customs Officers may perform routine checks, please have all the supporting documents ready with you for inspection when requested. The documents should be kept with you throughout your stay in Singapore.

You are reminded not to sell or supply your medicines to anyone and to bring the remaining medicines with you when you leave Singapore.

If you need additional supplies of medicines while you are in Singapore, please seek advice from a pharmacist to verify whether the medicines you need are regulated as prescription medicines in Singapore. You would need to consult a medical practitioner in Singapore to obtain a prescription to purchase prescription medicines from pharmacies.

If the medicines you need are not registered in Singapore and there are no suitable alternatives available locally, the doctor in Singapore may seek approval from the Pharmaceuticals & Biologics Branch, Therapeutic Products Division, Health Products Regulation Group for a permit to import the medicines.

For further clarification, please email your enquiry to the Health Sciences Authority's information service at: hsa_info@hsa.gov.sg

Alternatively, you may call Tel. (65) 6866 3522 or (65) 6866 3521 for assistance.